Bill Status of HB 4536   98th General Assembly


Short Description:  PENS CD-DWNST FIRE-ACT OF DUTY

House Sponsors
Rep. Daniel J. Burke

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
40 ILCS 5/4-110from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 4-110
30 ILCS 805/8.38 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code in a Section concerning disability arising in the line of duty. Provides that a firefighter shall be considered "on duty" and engaged in an "act of duty" while on any assignment approved by the chief of the fire department, including participation in training activities designed to enhance the skills and abilities of the firefighter, whether within or away from the municipality he or she serves as a firefighter (rather than considered "on duty" while on any assignment approved by the chief of the fire department, even though away from the municipality he or she serves as a firefighter), if the assignment is related to the fire protection service of the municipality. Provides that such activity shall continue to be considered an "act of duty" even if performed without compensation. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke
  2/4/2014HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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